The Whole Care Network

Impeachment, scandals, indictments, shady dealings...all in a day's work for some politicians. How can we sort this out? The Wilsons have ideas. Let us know how we did at unscrewitup@gmail.com . Music: "Super Familiar" and "Swag Back" by Josh Wilson "Bulldog" by AJCW - Find Andrew Wilson (AJCW) at  electricsheap.bandcamp.com/music  or search "AJCW" on iTunes, Spotify, and other music sources. Fami...

Heidi Rome, is a speaker, advocate, mentor, perspective re-framer, and mother of two sons, one with severe autism. Author of You Just Have to Love Me, she understands how to overcome overwhelm, as every step of her journey requires changing the narrative. As founder of Moms Spectrum Oasis, Heidi builds awareness and the humanhood issues around what true inclusion and loving kindness actually mean....

In episode 78, Don and I had a fantastic conversation with the warm-hearted and incredibly delightful, Maria Kent Beers. Maria, along with her partner, Rachael Martinez, is the co-founder and co-host of the Remember Me Podcast + Community. Maria has always had a love of radio and editing, receiving a TV Production Degree from Boston University where she was a host of BU In The Morning Radio Show....

Dr. Kalisha Bonds Johnson is an Assistant Professor on the Tenure track at Emory University’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing in Atlanta, Georgia. She earned her BSN, MSN, and PhD in nursing and specializes as a Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. In 2019, she earned her Ph. D. from Oregon Health and Science University, where her studies focused on how the caregiving exper...

Dr. Sammy Winemaker is starting a social healthcare revolution with The Waiting Room Revolution podcast. On The Waiting Room Revolution podcast, Sammy is having insightful conversations about palliative care, advance care planning, and change-making for end-of-life care with co-host Dr. Hsien Seow. Sammy is an Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine, in the Division of Palliati...

We're not saying there's a good break up but they can definitely be less bad. Amanda and Josh also discuss the Billionaire Olympics and throw some Bryan Adams chat in there as well. Let us know how we did at unscrewitup@gmail.com . Music: "Super Familiar" by Josh Wilson "Bullhog" by AJCW - Find Andrew Wilson (AJCW) at  electricsheap.bandcamp.com/music  or search "AJCW" on iTunes, Spotify, and othe...

Rayna Neises comes to us from the heartland of Kansas to share her experience as a former caregiver for parents with dementia. She is the author of No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season . She also hosts the podcast "A Season of Caring," and is the publisher of "Content Magazine: Finding God in Your Caregiving Season." Our conversation focuses on her belief that caregiving is "a season of lif...

Joanne Eason, President of Five Wishes, knows it’s important to document our end of life wishes so our voices are heard when we can’t speak for ourselves. Five Wishes was established over 25 years ago through a series of listening tours, asking people what was important to them. From those results, the Five Wishes document was formed with guidance from the American Bar Association and other pallia...

The Alzheimer's Association says that "we're in an era of treatments now," which is excellent, but these treatments aren't suitable for everyone with Alzheimer's. That's why I'm excited that I have been approached by start-ups that are looking at treatments from a different angle. We've got InmuneBio targeting the immune cells in the brain, and today, I'm speaking with Sara Holt of BioVie, a clini...

Debbie Weiss cared for her father her husband, and currently cares for her adult son. Debbie is an expert in chasing your own dreams despite your circumstances. She is a fellow author, podcaster, and entrepreneur. In this episode, we dive into the steps Debbie took and is still taking to overcome her limiting beliefs and fears. You’ll be amazed at what has transpired since Debbie decided to stop ‘...

In the previous episode of A Time To Care; The Caregiver's Podcast, host Isabel Melgarejo talked about the importance of having those taboo conversations, In this episode Isabel follows up with three easy steps to have those taboo conversations with your loved one on how to have taboo conversations. If this is not enough, you can save a slot in my calendar , and I'll be happy to talk with you more...

New Podcast on the Whole Care Network! Welcome to 'From Guilt to Good: Self-Care Solutions for Caregivers,' where we're transforming how overwhelmed caregivers experience self-care. If you're struggling to find time for yourself, battling guilt over taking a break, and searching for effective strategies to create healthier boundaries, you're not alone. Join host Jeanette Yates, a fellow caregiver...

My co-host, Don Priess, and I had the distinct pleasure of speaking with,  Ashton Applewhite , the internationally acclaimed spokesperson for the emerging movement to raise awareness of ageism and to dismantle it. A co-founder of the Old School Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse, she has been recognized by the  New York Times ,  The New Yorker ,  National Public Radio , and the American Society on Aging as...

From Battlefield to Barn: Veterans Find Healing through Horses, Breathwork and Community AUG 29, 2023 Margo RoseJoin us for an inspiring interview with Colonel Charlie Jenks, a 28-year military veteran. Colonel Jenks has been recovering from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and found peace and healing by connecting with horses, practicing breath exercises and finding kind mentors. In this eng...

Home funeral director Glenda Villegas helps families to create meaning with home funerals.   After learning valuable lessons about what it’s like to plan a funeral for the unexpected loss of a loved one, Glenda started a career working in the funeral industry. She first worked in pre-need cemetery sales, then moved on to family services where she learned how to serve families at death. During thes...

Music plays a multifaceted and vital role in dementia caregiving, offering a range of benefits that extend far beyond stress relief. For individuals with dementia, music can evoke memories, trigger emotions, and facilitate communication when other forms of connection may become challenging. Caregivers harness the power of music to create a sense of familiarity, comfort, and joy in their interactio...

Christina Key's life brimmed with success and vitality. But fate had different plans in store for her. An unexpected phone call shattered her idyllic existence, thrusting her into a whirlwind of chaos and uncertainty. As her mother's health hung in the balance, Christina's role transformed from a thriving tech professional to a devoted caregiver. Little did she know, this was just the beginning of...

Sociavi founder Paula Muller realized the need to keep her mother connected with all the activities of her family living internationally. That need planted the seed for the Sociavi device. #senioradult #cognitivedecline #dementiacaregiver The name Sociavi comes from the Latin word “share” and “unite”, demonstrating their mission of keeping seniors and their families closer together despite cogniti...

Karen C.L. Anderson was the chosen family member to be the legal guardian for her grandmother. This decision surprised Karen because her mother and mom’s siblings were also options. Karen shares her caregiving story and how it has informed her life’s work. She is a master-certified life coach and author helping adult daughters with difficult mothers take care of themselves in that relationship. In...

Have you ever had guilt feelings over something you can do or not? You can feel guilt if you stay to care for mom and tell your friend you can go to that brunch, or you can feel guilt for going to the brunch and not staying with Mom? I have those feelings as well, and I just experienced them in a very unique way. Join Isabel Melgarejo in this episode of " A Time To Care: The Caregivers Podcast and...

There are A LOT of products available to help with care, safety, and independence. But how are you supposed to know what to get? Heck, how are you even supposed to know what all your options are??? The fact is, having the right equipment can be life changing, but it often takes a specialist to get the right recommendation.... and specialists can be hard to access! Enter occupational therapist, Dr....

Jordan Peace's life story is marked by resilience and a testament to the power of empathy. At just ten years old, Jordan faced the harsh reality of cancer when his mother was diagnosed. However, instead of allowing the illness to define their lives, his mother's strength created a nurturing environment focused on love and family. This experience profoundly shaped Jordan, making him acutely aware o...

George Carlin told us that it's important to find a place for our stuff. Amanda and Josh suggest new home organization tips and tricks. Plus, maintaining a work/life balance, and how to maximize our time. Let us know how we did at unscrewitup@gmail.com . Music: "Super Familiar" by Josh Wilson "Out and About" by Daniel Wilson "Reservoir" by AJCW - Find Andrew Wilson (AJCW) at  electricsheap.bandcam...

After a dementia diagnosis and heart surgery, Tony Copeland-Parker and his partner, Catherine, aka "Cat," traveled for years worldwide to run marathons and half-marathons. Now, due to the progression of Cat's early onset Alzheimer's, they've recently settled down in an assisted living facility. Tony and his memoir, Running All Over the World: Our Race Against Early Onset Alzheimer's , first came t...

Join us for Episode 2 of Us vs Them: Patients and Caregivers Confront Healthcare , a no-ground-rules conversation about a condition you may not know about: Frozen Shoulder , featuring my friends Michele Houck of CircleOf and Theresa Wilbanks of Sustainable Caregiving (check out Theresa’s new book “ Navigating the Caregiver River: A Journey to Sustainable Caregiving ”). If you are a woman aged 50+,...